PSG v Paris FC – Spotlight on Paris FC: flair and frailty | OneFootball

This Sunday, January 4, Paris Saint-Germain (2nd) faces Paris FC (14th) at the Parc des Princes (kick-off at 8:45 PM, broadcast on Ligue1+) during the 17th day of Ligue 1 2025-2026. And as before every match, here is the presentation of the Parisians' opponent.

The situation of Paris FC –

After a long period in Ligue 2 (2015-2024) and a project that accelerated in early 2025 with the club's acquisition by the Agache holding, a subsidiary of LVMH (owned by Bernard Arnault), Paris FC finally achieved promotion to Ligue 1 for this 2025-2026 season.

This came with certain ambitions, clearly displayed during the transfer window even though there were no extravagances. At the start of the season, Paris FC achieved some interesting results and was even in the top half of the table for a while. However, they lack consistency in matches and have paid for some major defensive errors. They are currently 14th, not in great danger, but leaning towards the relegation battle.

The summer transfer window 2025 –

Source: Transfermarkt.

Departures:

Arrivals:

The winter transfer window 2025/2026 –

Source: Transfermarkt.

Departures:

Arrivals:

None.

Main statistics –

This season, Paris FC is among the 10th best attacks in Ligue 1 with 21 goals scored (the first, Olympique de Marseille, has 36, and the last, Le Havre, has 13), and is among the 16th defenses with 29 goals conceded (Lens has the best defense with 13 goals conceded and the last, Metz, has 37).

The top scorer for Metz is Illan Keball (27-year-old attacking midfielder), with 6 goals he is 7th in the league (the top scorer in Ligue 1 is Mason Greenwood with 11 goals). Kebbal is also the top assist provider for PFC with 4 assists and he is 6th in Ligue 1 (Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is first with 5 assists).

The last 5 matches of Paris FC –

Only PFC's possession is indicated and their shots are listed first (when data is available).

11/23/2025 (Ligue 1) – Lille/Paris FC: 4-2. In 3-4-2-1. 47% possession. 7 shots with 5 on target against 14 shots (10 on target)

11/29/2025 (Ligue 1) – Paris FC/Auxerre: 1-1. In 4-3-3. 63% possession. 9 shots with 1 on target against 9 shots (3 on target).

12/07/2025 (Ligue 1) – Le Havre/Paris FC: 0-0. In 4-3-3. 59% possession. 10 shots with 3 on target against 11 shots (2 on target).

12/13/2025 (Ligue 1) – Paris FC/Toulouse: 0-3. In 4-3-3. 63% possession. 8 shots with 3 on target against 6 shots (4 on target).

12/20/2025 (Coupe de France) – US Raon/Paris FC: 0-3. In 4-3-3. 20 shots with 8 on target against 5 shots (1 on target).

The PFC squad:

Absentees – Lees-Melou, Chergui (injury), H. Traoré, Kebbal, Krasso, and M. Simon (AFCON).

The probable team in 5-3-2.

Geubbels – Ikoné

Lopez – Camara – Marchetti

Ollila – De Smet – Otavio – Mbow – Sangui

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The playing style of Paris FC.

PFC likes to try to play offensively, with possession and creativity. Not forgetting to try to quickly recover the ball. However, in this "madness," there are sometimes defensive issues and mistakes in transition that hurt a lot. PSG will undoubtedly want to capitalize on these moments. Even if Paris FC might be more cautious, like other teams, against Luis Enrique's squad.

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